News in Frames: City of a goddess
1 week, 3 days ago

News in Frames: City of a goddess

The Hindu  

They come from all around the globe, braving the heat and humongous crowds, to cook offerings for their dear goddess in bare, basic hearths got up with a few red bricks on the roadside and using just dry palm fronds as fuel. The Pongala ritual at the Attukal Bhagavathy temple in Thiruvananthapuram is held every year, redolent of a mythical story of vengeance by a woman, her fight against injustice and her transformation to a goddess. Over the years, the ritual has branched out from the Attukal Bhagavathy temple to the periphery of the city through the narrow lanes as well as the arteries of the Kerala capital. Devotees waiting in queue to enter the temple Holy ritual: Boys taking part in ‘Kuthiyottam’ ritual wait in line before taking the holy bath at the Attukal Bhagavathy temple ahead of Pongala in Thiruvananthapuram. Pongala prayers: Women devotees pray while offering Pongala outside the Attukal Bhagavathy temple in Thiruvananthapuram.

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Kerala mosque, church help with essential facilities in women's temple festival
1 week, 5 days ago

Kerala mosque, church help with essential facilities in women's temple festival

India Today  

In a heart warming display of communal harmony, the Manakkad Juma Masjid in Kerala's capital, Thiruvananthapuram, opened its doors to thousands of women devotees who arrived for the annual Attukal Pongala festival on Thursday. The mosque provided essential facilities, including parking, accommodation for drivers, drinking water, and separate toilets for women. In a similar gesture, the St Joseph's Metropolitan Cathedral …

ആറ്റുകാൽ പൊങ്കാല: Attukal Pongala Special Trains & Buses, Traffic Diversions Announced As Devotees Throng Kerala — Details
1 week, 6 days ago

ആറ്റുകാൽ പൊങ്കാല: Attukal Pongala Special Trains & Buses, Traffic Diversions Announced As Devotees Throng Kerala — Details

ABP News  

Attukal Pongala 2025: Thiruvananthapuram, the capital city of Kerala, witnessed an overwhelming surge of devotees as the revered Attukal Pongala festival unfolded with grandeur. Train & Buses For Attukal Pongala To accommodate the large influx of women devotees, the Kerala State Road Transport Corporation deployed 300 special bus services across major routes, ensuring seamless travel to and from the Attukal …

Attukal Pongala Greetings: 15+ wishes, significance & dates for world’s largest gathering of women
1 week, 6 days ago

Attukal Pongala Greetings: 15+ wishes, significance & dates for world’s largest gathering of women

Live Mint  

Attukal Pongala Greetings: Known for being the world's largest gathering of women, Attukal Pongala is a 10-day long festival celebrated at the Attukal Bhagavathy Temple in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. Here are some Attukal Pongala wishes to share with your friends and families May your prayers be answered and your life be filled with the blessings of Attukal Bhagavathy. Wishing you a …

Attukal Pongala 2025 Kerala Celebrates Lakhs Join Largest Women's Religious Gathering At Bhagavathy Temple
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1 week, 6 days ago

Attukal Pongala 2025 Kerala Celebrates Lakhs Join Largest Women's Religious Gathering At Bhagavathy Temple

ABP News  

Attukal Pongala 2025: Lakhs of women devotees have gathered at Attukal Bhagavathy Temple on Thursday to participate in the annual Attukal Pongala festival, one of the reportedly largest all-women religious congregations in the world. Attukal Pongala 2025 This year, Attukal Pongala 2025 is taking place on Thursday, March 13, with elaborate arrangements ensuring the smooth conduct of the festival. Attukal …

Thiruvananthapuram gears up for Attukal Pongala
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Thiruvananthapuram gears up for Attukal Pongala

New Indian Express  

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: As the city prepares to host the annual Pongala at the famed Attukal Bhagavathy temple on Thursday, extensive security, traffic and sanitation arrangements are being made for the smooth conduct of the event. To ensure proper surveillance, over 180 CCTV cameras have been installed around the Attukal temple and major roads. A main police control room has been established …

A mosque sets a secular example by hosting devotees during iconic Attukal Pongala festival
2 weeks, 4 days ago

A mosque sets a secular example by hosting devotees during iconic Attukal Pongala festival

The Hindu  

Every year, the historic Valiyapalli Muslim Jamath mosque at Manacaud in Thiruvananthapuram offers a heartening antidote to society’s arguably rising sectarian influences and religious divisiveness. For the past 15 years, the mosque has offered succour to hundreds of women arriving in the capital to offer Attukal Pongala, a sizeable women’s religious gathering and an important event in Kerala’s religious calendar. …

Attukal Pongala arrangements reviewed
1 month ago

Attukal Pongala arrangements reviewed

The Hindu  

Government departments and agencies have been directed to complete the arrangements for this year’s Attukal Pongala by the beginning of March. The City Police will deploy additional personnel on Pongala day for maintaining law and order and controlling traffic. It will be a ‘dry day’ in the Thiruvananthapuram Corporation limits and the Vellar ward of Venganoor grama panchayat during the …

In this Kadapa temple, men perform puja, no entry for women
2 months, 1 week ago

In this Kadapa temple, men perform puja, no entry for women

New Indian Express  

KADAPA: A rare and intriguing tradition unfolds every year in Thippayapalle, a village in Pullampet mandal of Kadapa district. This unique event revolves around the Sanjeevaraya Swamy temple, where men take centrestage in offering prayers and preparing a traditional dish, Pongal, for the presiding deity. On the festival day, men bring cooking ingredients in baskets from their houses and prepare …

Thousands of women offer Attukal Pongala
1 year, 1 month ago

Thousands of women offer Attukal Pongala

New Indian Express  

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Braving the scorching sun, thousands of women devotees offered ‘Pongala’ to Attukal Bhagavathy in Thiruvananthapuram on Sunday. The capital city became a place of mass ‘yaga’ when the temple’s chief priest, Goshala Vishnu Vasudevan Namboodiri, lit the hearth at the sanctum sanctorum at 10:30am. Around 300 priests were specially deployed for the day across the city to shower sacred …

Thousands to offer ‘Pongala’ on Sunday
1 year, 1 month ago

Thousands to offer ‘Pongala’ on Sunday

New Indian Express  

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM : Thousands of women will offer Attukal Pongala – the largest gathering of women – in Thiruvananthapuram on Sunday. On Saturday, the entire city was crowded by devotees and all roads and byroads leading to the Attukal Bhagavati Temple were lined up with makeshift hearths ready to be lit for offering pongala. Festive mood reigned in every nook and …

Tens of thousands of women offer Pongala in Thiruvananthapuram
1 year, 1 month ago

Tens of thousands of women offer Pongala in Thiruvananthapuram

New Indian Express  

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Braving the scorching heat, several thousands of women participated in the 'pongala' ritual in an area of 10 kilometres around the Attukal Bhagawathi temple in Thiruvananthapuram on Sunday. More than 10-kms around the Attukal Devi Temple resembled a special hearth with women chanting prayers and seeking blessings from Attukal Devi. The capital city sported a festive look with this …

Divine energy
1 year, 1 month ago

Divine energy

New Indian Express  

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The capital city is all set for Attukal Pongala once again. Lining the streets are bricks that will turn into hearths on Sunday, when lakhs of women will congregate in Thiruvananthapuram to offer sweetened rice porridge to the Attukal goddess. On the day of the Pongala, city residents and local administration get together to make all facilities available for …

Sri Lanka's Trincomalee Witnesses Huge Pongal Celebration Ahead Of Tamil Festival — Watch
1 year, 2 months ago

Sri Lanka's Trincomalee Witnesses Huge Pongal Celebration Ahead Of Tamil Festival — Watch

ABP News  

The picturesque coastal town of Trincomalee in Sri Lanka on Monday came alive with vibrant dances, rhythmic music, and enthusiasm as over 1500 performers took part in the joyous celebrations of Pongal, the harvest festival of the Tamil community. #WATCH | Sri Lanka | Pongal Festival being celebrated in Trincomalee; 1500 performers are taking part in celebrations. pic.twitter.com/adQYGCH59L — ANI …

Pongala is about equality: Sudha Murty
2 years ago

Pongala is about equality: Sudha Murty

The Hindu  

Writer Sudha Murty has said she will write about the Attukal Pongala. “Or I will talk about it in my speech.” The Padma Shri award winner was in the State capital to offer the Pongala to the Attukal Devi on Tuesday. There is so much equality as women.no caste, no religion, no rich or poor.all together and helping each other, …

Pongal 2023: Best places to visit in Tamil Nadu during the festival
2 years, 2 months ago

Pongal 2023: Best places to visit in Tamil Nadu during the festival

Hindustan Times  

As the largest festival in the state of Tamil Nadu, Pongal is a time of celebration and thanksgiving for the abundant harvests of the past year. Pongal 2023: Best places to visit in Tamil Nadu during the festival MADURAI One of the best places to experience the full extent of Pongal's festivities is Madurai where temples conduct special rituals and …

Attukal Pongala 2021: Date, significance, and how it is celebrated
4 years ago

Attukal Pongala 2021: Date, significance, and how it is celebrated

India Today  

The Attukal Pongala is celebrated in the Attukal Temple located in the Capital of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram. Attukal Pongala is a famous Malayalam festival that will be celebrated on February 27, this year. Attukal Pongala is a ten-day festival that is celebrated at Attukal Temple, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India. Attukal Pongala is celebrated every year in the Malayalam month of Kumbham and …

Pongala festival from tomorrow
6 years, 1 month ago

Pongala festival from tomorrow

Deccan Chronicle  

Thiruvananthapuram: The state capital is all set to celebrate this years' Attukal Pongala Festival, which will kick off on Tuesday. Following the success of the previous years, this year also the authorities are planning to ensure an eco-friendly Attukal pongala. “Lakhs of people throng the state capital during this festival and it’s the responsibility of the authorities to ensure a …

Pongal celebrated with traditional fervour
11 years, 2 months ago

Pongal celebrated with traditional fervour

India TV News  

Chennai: Pongal, the harvest festival of Tamil Nadu, was yesterday celebrated with traditional fervour across the state. Variously hailed as “Tamilar Thirunal,”, “Uzhavar Thirunal”, and “Aruvadai Thirunal,” ” the Pongal celebrations got off to a colourful start early in the morning.In both urban and rural regions, streets in residential localities were decked up with colourful ornate drawings out of flour.Houses …

Tamil Nadu celebrates Pongal
12 years, 2 months ago

Tamil Nadu celebrates Pongal

India TV News  

Chennai, Jan 14: Tamil Nadu celebrated the harvest festival Pongal Monday with thanks being offered to the sun, rain and farm animals on the first day of Tamil month Thai. Across the state, people rose early, wore new clothes and offered special prayers at temples.At homes, children beating a small drum shouted 'Pongolo Pongal' when milk started boiling over at …

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